Don't be too hard on the Cougars... PA&M's next opponent is UCLA
in Los Angeles... They have to play someone! Basically what the Cougars did
tonight is set a precedent... If UCLA doesn't score 100 and beat them by 48
points, they are lousy! end of discussion.

I guess Utah fans are
feeling giddy now that Utah's Strength of Schedule (SOS) has moved up from
351st (dead last for six weeks) to 349th (on KenPom)? The sad thing is how weak
the out-of-conference SOS must be to get that ranking because clearly some PAC12
teams are good.

The season is eary, we shall see what this does to
the other's schedule, as the season plays out. A little early to tell,
being 8 +/- games into the season. If BYU tanks, or vice versa, that will hurt
the other's strength of schedule.

@Chamberlin

Just
pointing out the facts. I would hardly call that a "desperate attempt".
Utah plays a weak non-conference schedule; as several schools do. I never stated
otherwise. Utah's schedule will amp up once they get into conference play.
Statistically, Utah plays in a tougher conference than BYU.

The
great thing about hoops, is it all gets sorted out via tournament play. No
equation or popular vote required.

Kralon-- ESPN has BYU's RPI at #8 and SOS at #2 before Weds. game.
I've said before-- these things only matter if you win games. Utah has won
some games so we all take a look at SOS--- ooops. Not so meaningful. BYU has
won some games so we look at SOS--- impressive. Hope to have a great game with
even officiating and classy fans and of course, a BYU win!!

Come on, be honest here. This is like a nest of
safety where we can be open and honest.

I understand it is early in
the season, but are you really pleased that as a member of the PAC, Coach K is
playing this weak of a preseason schedule, where we have to wait until Feb.to
really know how good the Utes are?

I am just happy that Rick Majerus
is not around to see what has happened to his program.

To be honest I am neither pleased, nor upset with the
schedule. I enjoyed watching the Fresno St & BSU games; as I will the BYU
game. Considering where the program was 2-3 years ago; I have no issue with it.
If you honestly think we will have to wait until February, you are mistaken.
This Saturday will be an idicator, not to mention that #15 Oregon comes to SLC
on Jan 2., and UCLA on Jan 18. Then @ #1 Arizona on Jan 26; followed by
traveling to #21 Colorado on Feb. 1. Utah isn't the only team in the PAC
12 with an easy schedule to date; i. e. UCLA. As a Gonzaga fan, I would rather
get my tough games later than sooner. Every year Gonzaga plays a brutal
non-conference schedule, beats up on the WCC, then get's knocked out in the
2nd round. Utah's non-conference schedule will get better in the future.
Time will tell if this scheduling works out for Utah. Also, thanks for the civil
dialogue; kinda nice. Just sports fans with differing opinions.